Boeing: demand for nearly 2,4 million new aircraft pilots, technicians and cabin crew
The company projects a request at global level for next 20 years
The presentation of the annual 20 year forecast at "EAA AirVenture" Oshkosh (July 21-27)
Fueled by emerging markets and changes in fleet mix, Boeing projects continued demand for aviation personnel as the global commercial fleet changes to meet the demands of the flying public. Its 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) anticipates the industry will require nearly 2.4 million new aviation professionals through 2044 to meet the long-term increase in air travel.
Boeing, which released its annual 20-year forecast at "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh" (July 21-27), said commercial carriers will need substantial hiring and training to sustain the global commercial fleet, including:
660,000 pilots
710,000 maintenance technicians
1,000,000 cabin crew members
In the PTO, Boeing projects through 2044:
Two-thirds of new personnel will address replacement due to attrition, while one- third supports growth in the commercial fleet
Demand for new personnel is driven primarily by single-aisle airplanes
As in past years, Eurasia, China and North America continue to drive demand for more than half of new industry personnel
South Asia and Southeast Asia are the fastest-growing regions for personnel with staffing demand expected to more than triple
The PTO includes these projections for industry needs through 2044:
Region | New Pilots | New Technicians | New Cabin Crew | Total New Personnel |
Global | 660,000 | 710,000 | 1,000,000 | 2,370,000 |
Africa | 23,000 | 24,000 | 27,000 | 74,000 |
China | 124,000 | 131,000 | 171,000 | 426,000 |
Eurasia | 149,000 | 165,000 | 236,000 | 550,000 |
Latin America | 37,000 | 42,000 | 55,000 | 134,000 |
Middle East | 67,000 | 63,000 | 104,000 | 234,000 |
North America | 119,000 | 123,000 | 193,000 | 435,000 |
Northeast Asia | 23,000 | 27,000 | 42,000 | 92,000 |
Oceania | 11,000 | 12,000 | 18,000 | 41,000 |
South Asia | 45,000 | 45,000 | 51,000 | 141,000 |
Southeast Asia | 62,000 | 78,000 | 103,000 | 243,000 |
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